TOP VILLE BEN has jumped really well in recording wide-margin victories at Hexham and Wetherby and that might just give him the edge over Newbury winner Chosen Path, even though the latter still has scope and is receiving 6lb.
Top Ville Ben (IRE) 11-4 (11-6) Made all, jumped well, drew clear after 5 out, left well clear 3 out, easily, won at Wetherby 3m (4) gs in Dec beating Red Rising (11-0) by dist, 5 ran.
Chosen Path (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led approaching next, stayed on gamely from last, all out, won at Newbury 2m 7f hcp (3) sft in Dec beating Absolute Power (10-7) by nk, 11 ran.
